Rough Week

full of meetings, completing progress reports, preparing for those meetings, vision screening, art assemblies, professional development, counting jog-a-thon money, supporting grade level team members. And then I teach. All that other stuff takes a lot away from the teaching time and focus. I'm frustrated. Stressed. I was up from 1:15 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. this morning because my brain would not shut off from thinking about work. That's not a good thing. Today we have the superintendent and three new principals observing my grade level's 90 minute "data reflection session" because we are that "focused". It's a compliment. So I'll put on a very happy, well-rested face and do the best I can. But I am sure glad it is Friday.

Trying to remain positive, I want to make a list of "happys", because I truly am so very blessed. So here goes:

• I had a terrific time with my niece last Friday night at dinner. Afterwards there was a trip to Borders and some yummy Maple White Mocha (or something like that).
• Wonderful family time with my sister and cousins at Sunday's lunch
• My granddaughter and her mom came for a visit Saturday to Sunday. Lots of cuddling, reading to her, and just marveling at her growth.
• My friend, Tina, took me out to Johnny Carino's on Monday night for a belated birthday dinner. The time spent together was relaxing.
• My husband knows I'm feeling stressed. Last night, he surprised me by making my mom's homemade oil & vinegar salad dressing. I have never made it because I know it won't come out right. His did. I haven't had it in years. I cried just sniffing the bowl. It smelled like "home". My heart was so touched.
• My sons are all doing well in school.
• My class was incredibly behaved for the sub I had yesterday while gone to meetings.
• After two days of over 100 degree weather, we had more of "fall weather" yesterday.
• I have a $40 Kohls cash coupon I'm going to spend tomorrow.
• My husband has been doing all the laundry, cooking, cleaning, housework, gardening, and everything. I don't take this for granted.
• Grey's Anatomy is back on and interesting!
• Today is Friday!!!